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		<title>7 Tips for Optimal Pet Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being either a cat owner or a dog owner you will most likely know these 7 tips. But study shows that you are probably not aware of the importance of each them so in order for your pet to have the best possible health condition I am here to remind you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being either a cat owner or a dog owner you will most likely know these 7 tips. But study shows that you are probably not aware of the importance of each them so in order for your pet to have the best possible health condition I am here to remind you.</p>
<p>* Exercise amount: Whether you have a cat or a dog it is vitally important that you make sure that it gets the right about of physical activity. Larger pets will require more exercise than smaller pets.</p>
<p>* Exercise type: Most cats will want to stay outside and as long as you let it do that itll do the necessary physical activity that it needs. For dogs you need to take them for longer walk once, twice or even three times a day. If you can take them for a swim occasionally that would be beneficial as well.</p>
<p>* Nutrition amount: I know you want to do what best for your pet and spoiling them by giving them all they can eat will not benefit them at all. They will get fat and the excess fat will harm their health condition.</p>
<p>* Vitamins and minerals: Be sure to ask your VET what she recommends that you purchase for your pet. Some pet foods are better than others and you&#8217;ll most likely find that you can benefit from finding breed specific products.</p>
<p>* Caring: Be sure to express that you care for you pet via both words, tonality and physical gestures. Pets are no different than humans and if they don&#8217;t receive love they&#8217;ll become sad and lose the will to keep on living.</p>
<p>* Insurance and medication: Be sure to sign up for a pet insurance in case of emergencies. You never know what could happen and not being able to pay for proper surgery and medication will not be something you want to experience.</p>
<p>* Plan: Make sure you use a schedule for all major appointments. Be sure to note the regular VET check-ups and that your pet gets any medication or vaccines that it&#8217;ll need. Small things like these will add up in the long run.</p>
<p>About the author: John Sommer, PhD. is amongst the top experts on pet health and will assist you in finding <a target='_blank' href="http://www.petinsurancepro.com/how-to-find-cheap-pet-insurance-easily/">cheap pet insurance</a> for your pet. Get valuable insights by visit his website at <a target='_blank' href="http://www.petinsurancepro.com/">www.petinsurancepro.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cat Grooming Supplies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cat grooming is a part of good health care that you afford your cat. As a matter of fact cat grooming and health is a perfect blend such that we may relate good grooming to healthier cats. To call it good grooming for your cat there has to be occasional bathing, regular eye and ear [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Cat grooming</strong> is a part of good health care that you afford your cat. As a matter of fact cat grooming and health is a perfect blend such that we may relate good grooming to healthier cats. To call it good grooming for your cat there has to be occasional bathing, regular eye and ear cleaning, nail clipping, and regular combing. With this grooming regimen you would need a little assistance from your helpful pet shops and some online searching for appropriate cat grooming and health supplies. You may also consult your veterinarian if your cat has some medical conditions to be wary of. Another prudent thing to do is to go online for forums with some pet-loving community, join in or just read tips based on their individual experiences.</p>
<p>Cats do not need bathing on a regular basis since they do it themselves with their barbed tongue. However, there are times that a certain cat would have oily and coat due natural skin secretions or just by accident it will get greased up and really dirty, then for sure it would need a good but quick bath. Generally, cats hate water or even the sound of gushing or pouring water, so it would be best to use a bath tub or even cheap plastic buckets the could contain the cat. Experimenting on cat shampoo is very impractical because of bathing infrequency, so it is more practical to get tips from other cat owners or from product catalogs be it locally or from the internet. At any rate, there are tear stain removal shampoos, like Berry Gentle Tearless Shampoo® from Nature&#8217;s Specialties™, available for the dual purpose of removing tear stains around the cat eyes and conditioning the fur while cleansing, resulting to soft and shiny coat.</p>
<h2>Cat Grooming Tips</h2>
<p><strong>Although cats are able groomers themselves, they still need a little help from you to clean their eyes, ears, and teeth</strong>. These grooming measures need caution since these are delicate and very important parts of any living individual. Cleaning the eyes and ears may require you to wrap your cat with a thick towel to prevent him from scratching you accidentally; this will also hold him still while you are cleaning. You would need some cotton balls and cotton tip applicators (e.g. Q-tips®) and very small amount of water to moisten the cotton balls and the cotton tip applicator. You will not need a lot of cat grooming supplies for this cleaning, but you will definitely need to be very cautious especially in inserting the cotton tip applicator in the ears (never in the ear canal, please). In cleaning around the eyes, you may need some tear stain removing shampoo which is non-alcohol based so as not to hurt the eyes. These grooming supplies such as Tear Stain Remover® by Cardinal Labs™ are always available from your local pet shops or from the internet stores.</p>
<p>Daily tooth brushing is important for effective oral hygiene. Long-term effect is on preventing tartar which causes gum disease and eventually decreasing bad breath for you cat. The best way to brush is by using Pet Toothbrush Kit® containing a finger brush and a toothpaste specially created for safe and effective oral cleansing with a taste pleasing to cats. Combing or brushing the coat regularly, especially for long-haired, cats is a must to reduce hairballs and tangles. There are also products that helps minimize hairballs such as Lax&#8217;aire® by Pfizer™, an oral hair ball drug for cats. For short-haired cats a weekly combing with fine-tooth comb or brush would be sufficient for a good-looking coat.</p>
<p>Regular brushing or combing does not only yield appealing coat but can prevent presence of ticks and fleas since you will always remove them or apply necessary cure whenever you see one while combing. Whenever you cat&#8217;s nails rip on fabrics, it is time to trim their nails. Nail clipping should be done by two persons to be safe and efficient. Cats, being natural predators, resent having their nails trimmed, and it is instinctive for them to scratch anybody who tries to remove an important hunting tool. There are inexpensive but effective cat grooming supplies for this purpose available from your local pet shops or in the internet such as Marshall Ferret® nail clippers. Avoid using scissors in trimming your cat&#8217;s nails as they can squeeze and damage the poor cat&#8217;s nails. Keeping this routine of grooming will definitely improve your cat&#8217;s well-being, and yours as well. A healthy cat will stop annoying you and continue to fascinate you with their natural charm.</p>
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		<title>Frontline for Cats &#8211; Cat Health Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cat Health Information When it comes to cat health information one of the most distinguished names would be that of Dr. James R. Richards, DVM. &#8220;He was Director of the Feline Health Center at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CUCVM), past-president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and editor-in-chief of Cat Watch, [...]]]></description>
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<p>When it comes to <strong>cat health information</strong> one of the most distinguished names would be that of Dr. James R. Richards, DVM. &#8220;He was Director of the Feline Health Center at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CUCVM), past-president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and editor-in-chief of Cat Watch, a publication of CUCVM.&#8221;[ Richards' Memorial ]</p>
<p>Dr. Richards, in his lifetime, has written, edited, and spoken of feline care a lot that so many people expressed their sentiments about his sudden passing away. You may read some of these in his memorials from Cornell Feline Health Center .</p>
<p>His works was most probably inspired by his genuine love and respect of the feline kind. Dr. James R. Richards may not be here today but his works and the people whose lives he had influenced at least once in his lifetime are here to continue his mission to promote cat health care, mainly through the essential health information dissemination. One of Dr. Richards&#8217; legacies is Ask Elizabeth column in Cornell Feline Health Center.</p>
<p>&#8220;Many of the questions below were originally posed by cat owners and published in the Ask Dr. Richards column in &#8216;Cat Watch &#8216; newsletter. As Editor-in-Chief and former director of the Cornell Feline Health Center, Dr. James R. Richards, Jr., responded to readers&#8217; questions until his untimely death in April, 2007.</p>
<p>At that time, the name of the column was changed to Ask Elizabeth in honor of the Cornell Feline Health Center&#8217;s mascot and spokeskitty, Elizabeth. As a kitten, Elizabeth was rescued from the dangers of living life as a feral cat.</p>
<p>Today, she enjoys her status as a feline ambassador, and with help from feline consultants , Drs. Carolyn McDaniel and Christine Bellezza, she responds to readers&#8217; questions in the Ask Elizabeth column.&#8221;[Ask Elizabeth ] Another exceptional source of cat health information is Cat Info wherein you could find lot of articles about facts and tips on cat nutrition (cat food preparation, etc.), cat hygiene, and some feline sicknesses which will surely add to your own databank of cat knowhow. is yet another excellent site to acquire brilliant ideas on cat behavior and how to react to the unusual actions of your cat.</p>
<p>Reading your cat&#8217;s actions makes you wonder at times but if you can discern their message you may save them from an impending illness. Their unusual behavior may be your cats&#8217; message for you to &#8220;call your local veterinarian!&#8221;, or change your cats&#8217; diet. You may join The Cat Site The Cat Site Forums where you could acquire and share essential cat health information.</p>
<p>Interacting with other cat owners and professional cat health care providers will surely yield additional knowledge on how you could provide better health care to your cat. The New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) is a professional association of registered veterinarians in the state of New York. &#8220;The NYSVMS promotes the practice of veterinary medicine, animal well-being, and public health, and offers a broad scope of programs and services to keep veterinarians and the public informed about issues, laws and regulations affecting veterinary practice.&#8221;[NYSVMS ] This is an information source for professionals who are members of this association. For more cat health information the above-mentioned websites are linked to other sites with a noble cause common to cat lovers which is to promote better cat health care, by arming cat owners with essential cat health information.</p>
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		<title>Eliminate Litter Box Rejection</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angela Suarez</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every cat parent will eventually face it, a litter box mishap. It might be something simple like poop right outside the litter box or something such as inappropriate urinating on carpets, but eventually something will happen.</p>
<p>This is nothing to be angry over, because cats make mistakes too or they get sick. Read along to find some troubleshooting tips to help you clear up some of the more common problems.</p>
<p>If your cat has stopped using her litter box then there is something she is trying to tell you.</p>
<p>First, you will want to rule out whether it is a medical issue. If urination occurs outside of the box or in odd places then you should always have your cat evaluated by a veterinarian to make sure it isn&#8217;t medical.</p>
<p>Cats, like humans are prone to urinary tract infections and they are not pleasant experiences for either, so your kitty will need prompt treatment to alleviate discomfort.</p>
<p>Once your cat has been given a clean bill of health then the next step is to study her litter boxes.</p>
<p>Litter pans should be scooped every day and at the very least twice a day. They should be free of debris or dirty litter on the sides and bottom of the pan. In addition, litter should be dumped out and boxes cleaned every month to keep them fresh and sanitary.</p>
<p>If these suggestions have not been adhered to, then start now.</p>
<p>A helpful tip to prevent odors is to keep some paper towels and an opaque spray bottle full of bleach and water by your litter boxes so you can clean them daily.</p>
<p>When you are doing your daily rounds of scooping out dirty litter is a great time to clean the sides and bottom of your boxes.</p>
<p>You also need to be sure you have enough litter boxes to go around. As a general rule, you should have at least one litter box per cat in your home plus one extra. So if you have two cats then you should have three litter boxes at home.</p>
<p>Something else that you should look out for is the fact that any changes you make to your cat&#8217;s litter or box area has the potential to cause inappropriate elimination. It is perfectly okay to switch brands but you should do so gradually.</p>
<p>Some cats have been known to stick their noses up at certain litter because they don&#8217;t like the smell or even the way it feels on their paws!</p>
<p>Whenever you make major changes keep this in mind so you can go back to what you were doing before the accidents started to occur.</p>
<p>If you keep her litter box clean and tidy as well as stay consistent, you should be on your way to a clean and happy household.</p>
<p>An<a target='_blank' href="http://www.cat-litter-critic.com/automatic-litter-box.html"> automatic litter box</a> can help lighten your cleaning duties at home. You might also be interested in a <a target='_blank' href="http://www.cat-litter-critic.com/cat-water-fountain.html">cat water fountain</a> to promote proper hydration and a healthy urinary tract in your kitty.</p>
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		<title>Feline Pregnancy &#8211; What You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Feline pregnancy period somehow lasts for sixty-five days. This is from fertilization to the birth of kittens. Of course the would-be queen will undergo estrus cycles (a regular period of sexual excitement in females cats during which they seek to mate) wherein she will be seeking for a male cat to have sex with her. [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <strong>Feline pregnancy</strong> period somehow lasts for sixty-five days. This is from fertilization to the birth of kittens. Of course the would-be queen will undergo estrus cycles (a regular period of sexual excitement in females cats during which they seek to mate) wherein she will be seeking for a male cat to have sex with her.</p>
<p>There are about three to four yearly estrus cycles for a domestic feline. During these cycles the queen is focused on attracting a male partner by making a loud, annoying noise until the sexual desire has been consummated, not once but several times. The queen would then undergo gestation (period of offspring development during pregnancy), if there is a successful fertilization, during which you as the owner should be extra caring and patient.</p>
<p>Owners of gestating cats need to know several things about feline pregnancy. There are several internet sites that you could go for bundles of facts about animal conception. One very informative website is Cat Pregnancy Report , wherein facts and tips about pregnancy and queening are in abundance.</p>
<p>As your cat&#8217;s benefactor, you are now in different stages of pregnancy with her.</p>
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<li>Basically during the first two weeks, your cat may not be showing symptoms of pregnancy yet.</li>
<li>Noticeable physical changes such as enlarged and pinkish nipple will occur on the third week, but still no enlarged belly at this instant.</li>
<li>On the fourth week, you may notice her belly beginning to swell, and the nipples continue to expand while your cat tends to eat more than usual.</li>
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<p>What you want to do is maintain the good health of you cat during this period. She now has at least two small kittens inside her that need nutrients as well. She needs calories, proteins, calcium, and energy much more than she needed before. You do not have to feed her more than the usual measure, though. As long as she gets more of the above nutrients than what she used to acquire. This increase in your cat&#8217;s appetite is a sign that she needs more nutrients for her and for her kittens. It would be wise to consult your veterinarian on what particular foods your cat needs from the fifth week of her pregnancy and onward until she has given birth.</p>
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<li>On the sixth and seventh weeks, your cat will show more behavioral and physical changes that will make her pregnancy more obvious. During this stage the pregnant cat will be more cautious in her movements. She will avoid stretching and twisting, and she will go outside of the house a lot less than she usually does.</li>
<li>Further on the seventh week, she will be more excited as she feels the fetuses start to shift positions. This will also be the time for her to start looking for a good spot to deliver.</li>
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<p>For the cat owner, it is best for you to keep her inside so she won&#8217;t look for a spot outdoors. Pre-natal labor may occur between the sixty-first day and the sixty-fifth day of gestation (or maybe more). Your cat will be restive, purr or grumble steadily for a few hours before muscle spasms begin. These contractions will become recurrent until the kittens are born one at a time. Labor spasms intensity and growling are the similar in both kitten births as long as they are not delivered in rapid succession.</p>
<p>The birth interval of the kittens may be as short as a few seconds or as long as twenty-four hours, especially if the kittens are large. Thus, should the owners be knowledgeable on their cats&#8217; pregnancy and giving birth. With the birth of new pets to take care of the cat owner should decide on whether to have the mother cat and the kittens neutered as soon as possible or to give them more chances to procreate. But with the existing problem of feline over-population, it would be best to have these pets spayed at this point.</p>
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		<title>Feline Health and Research</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it is true that a domesticated cat&#8217;s health is primarily the concern of its owner, it is always the veterinarian or the veterinary technician that are being approached in times of cat sickness or routine health checks. In this regard these feline health professionals should always be ready and equipped with updated information and [...]]]></description>
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<p>While it is true that a domesticated <strong>cat&#8217;s health</strong> is primarily the concern of its owner, it is always the veterinarian or the veterinary technician that are being approached in times of cat sickness or routine health checks. In this regard these feline health professionals should always be ready and equipped with updated information and technology concerning cat care.</p>
<p>Fortunately for these health professionals and cat owners, there is an array of information centers in the internet wherein a free flow of outstanding updates and information regarding feline health care is found. Here are some knowledge depositories in the web where we can find important priceless information about feline health care. is a veterinary medical specialty center where cat owners, veterinarians, and other cat health professionals may get updates and new information pertinent to feline health care. It is dedicated to enhance the wellness and health of cats the world over not only by providing fresh and timely information regarding cat health care but also through the funding of significant studies in feline health care such as breakthroughs in the cure and prevention of dreaded diseases. Not to mention helping cat health care professionals in the advent of recent or unidentified cat illnesses.</p>
<p>The veterinary medical specialty center is committed to acquiring and disseminating important health care information to veterinarians all over to equip them in making essential decisions in providing the best cat health care wherever and whenever necessary. <strong>Cornell Feline Health Center</strong> also links to other associations or groups that obviously love animals (even feral cats). All have stories to tell and information to share regarding different aspects of domesticating cats and other small animals. Each has a unique means of presentation but all have one common aspiration that is to promote the general well-being of pet cats and other domesticated animals.</p>
<h3>Cornell Feline Health Center</h3>
<p><strong>The Feline Advisory Bureau</strong> or FAB is another charitable institution committed to upgrading cat health and well-being through better-informed and more knowledgeable feline care. Like the Cornell Health Center, FAB is also devoted to sponsoring studies and researches pertinent to cat health care, diseases and their cures; consequently the information gathered are publicized for cat owners, veterinarians, and whoever is interested in making good use of this knowledge free of charge. FAB is linked to other feline lovers&#8217; websites where you can gather further information regarding feline health care and behavioral counsels. Furthermore, there are links to some pet care providers and pet nutrition suppliers which certainly retain their own depot of knowledge when it comes to feline wellness and disease control.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two of the most common cat illnesses are the feline upper respiratory disease complex and the feline lower urinary tract disease or the FLUTD. Both of these ailments are a variety of common feline medical conditions collectively afflicting your pet cats. Accordingly, these two conditions are also caused by varied infections. Let&#8217;s take a closer [...]]]></description>
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<p>Two of the most common <strong>cat illnesses</strong> are the feline upper respiratory disease complex and the feline lower urinary tract disease or the FLUTD. Both of these ailments are a variety of common feline medical conditions collectively afflicting your pet cats. Accordingly, these two conditions are also caused by varied infections. Let&#8217;s take a closer look into each of them.</p>
<p>The feline upper respiratory disease complex is the condition affecting the mouth, air passages, sinuses, and upper airways in cats; and caused by several viruses, and bacteria namely:</p>
<ul>
<li>· <strong>Feline rhinotracheitis virus and Calicivirus</strong> – about 90% of cases are caused by these two viruses. Viral causes are not treatable by antibiotics but can be reversed spontaneously over time.</li>
<li>· <strong>Chlamydophila felisi and Bordetella bronchiseptica</strong> – these are the common bacterial causes of feline upper respiratory diseases. Symptoms caused by viral infection may slightly differ from symptoms caused by bacterial infection. Bacterial infections are treatable by antibiotics.</li>
<li>· <strong>Mycoplasmas</strong> – these bacteria can cause asthma and chronic bronchial disease, and they are resistant to most antibiotics.</li>
</ul>
<p>The feline upper respiratory disease is most likely to arise in cats with a delicate immune system, and in young kittens whose immune systems are not fully-developed. Cats mostly affected with this disease are those that live multi-cat households such as catteries and shelters. Outdoor cats are more prone to this illness than indoor cats; however, the indoor cats may also contract the virus because it is air borne. Suckling kittens may get the virus from their nursing mother through her milk. This feline disease could be very well prevented with vaccination of the unaffected cat and isolating it from infected ones.</p>
<p>Cats affected with this illness shows varied common respiratory difficulties such as nasal discharge and sneezing; fever, salivating and mouth lesions; swelling of the conjunctiva (a mucous membrane that covers the internal part of the eyelid) with mucous discharge; and pneumonia.</p>
<p>Proper diagnosis involves specific laboratory tests; analysis of medical history such vaccinations and exposure to infected animals; and symptoms assessment done by your veterinarian. Laboratory tests include sampling of discharges from the conjunctiva, nasal cavity, and oropharynx.</p>
<p>Treatment of this feline disease includes regular freeing up of the eyes and the nostrils of discharges to clear the air passages and eyes; manage bacterial infection by antibiotics; use veterinary medicines to decongest air passages; have your cat take in food and water in sufficient quantity for proper nutrition; and keep your cat calm and warm; and avoid physical or emotional stresses. Be the usual tender cat owner to your ailing cat.</p>
<p>The feline lower urinary tract disease or FLUTD is an assortment of common conditions that distresses a cat&#8217;s urethra and urinary bladder which itself is brought about by several causes. Signs of FLUTD are difficulty and pain when urinating (you can hear howling when your cat urinates); blood in urine; increased frequency of urination; frequent licking of genitals; vomiting; and urinating outside the litter box. Most likely to have this malady are the middle-aged indoor cats which are obviously lacking in physical activities, and have perennial dry diet.</p>
<p>Biological factors that contribute to this feline disease include bacterial or viral infections, trauma, crystal formations in the urine, mineral mass in the bladder, uncontrolled mass growths in the urinary tract, and other innate irregularities. Other factors that may contribute to development of FLUTD include lack of water intake; high mineral diet; excessive alkalinity or acidity of the urine which leads to bladder and kidney stone formation. Diagnosis of FLUTD consists of history and physical examination by the veterinarian; laboratory works such as complete blood count, urinalysis, and perhaps x-rays to look for possible stones, tumors, and other substances that may collect in the bladder and block the urethra.</p>
<p>Treatment of FLUTD is primarily based on nutritional deviation. Diets specifically designed for this illness have been formulated and sold under veterinary prescriptions. Cats are encouraged to increase water intake; and if it is necessary to rehydrate the body or wash down the bladder, fluids are intravenously introduced. Your veterinarian prescribes antibiotics for bacterial infections.</p>
<p>If your cat&#8217;s urethra is obstructed, catheter insertion is necessary to wash down the bladder and remove the blockage. The cat will be admitted for observation until the next day for fluids and antibiotics administration, and to make sure that there is no recurrence of obstruction. If the FLUTD is clinically proven to be due to inborn irregularities or abnormal cell growth, the cat will be subjected to surgery for the removal of the anomaly.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think of your cats health , the first thing that comes to your mind is food and nutrition. Questions like &#8220;Am I giving the right foods to my kittens?&#8221; or &#8220;Is the nourishment from this particular brand sufficient for my active adult cat?&#8221; or &#8220;Does my senior cat need food supplement for his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think of your <strong>cats health </strong>, the first thing that comes to your mind is food and nutrition.</p>
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<p>Questions like &#8220;Am I giving the right foods to my kittens?&#8221; or &#8220;Is the nourishment from this particular brand sufficient for my active adult cat?&#8221; or &#8220;Does my senior cat need food supplement for his extra protection from ailments due to aging?&#8221; will always be asked by a concerned cat owner with regard to their cat&#8217;s nutritional needs and well-being.</p>
<p>There are always ways to tell that your cat is in good health or not, and these are your gauges if they are healthy enough or need more or less nutrition, worse, if they are sick and need medication.</p>
<h2>Is Your Cats Health Up to Par?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Cats show their health condition through their appearance, activity, and alertness.</li>
<li>Healthy cats keep themselves well-groomed, and have good appetite.</li>
<li>Their alertness and curiosity towards their surroundings is always noticeable.</li>
<li> They have good muscles, healthy gums, clear eyes, healthy skin (with no allergies/skin problems/hair loss), easy breathing, and resistance to diseases.</li>
<li>They also react well to vaccines.</li>
</ul>
<p>These manifestations of a healthy cat are primarily due to good nutrition, exercise, and proper cat care. If your cat appears otherwise, you may presume your cat is sick.</p>
<p>Purina ® has several brand foods that would fit each age, physical condition, activity, and emotions. Such food brands are as follow.Purina ·<br />
Purina ® brand cat food offers wet and dry foods of several choices for your cat to enjoy, and acquire excellent nutrition from. They also have special diet to maintain your cat&#8217;s urinary tract health and dental care essential diet to help your adult cat maintain healthy mouth and gums.Friskies ·</p>
<p>Purina® brand cat food provides nutrition to newly weaned kittens up to their senior years. The formulation for kitten supplies ideal transition from liquid to solids and prepares your kitten for a lifetime of superb nutrition. As the kitten develops in to an adult and eventually into a senior, your cat food evolves into one that gives support to maintain optimal health by bolstering your cat&#8217;s key protective system as it transitions to senior phase of its life. Nutrition – Pro Plan® Adult Dry Cat Food is specially designed to help with hairballs, sensitive skin &amp; stomach, and urinary tract health. Hair balls when swallowed cause diarrhea and vomiting of your cat. If hairballs are controlled there is also less chance that your cat gets diarrhea and vomiting.Proplan  ® brand cat food offers several choices of cat food for a different stages, and lifestyles. It has the Healthful Life® formula which is a complete food for adult cats; formulated for kittens, Kitten Chow® is a start-up solid food for newly weaned kittens up to a year old; the Cat Food Complete Formula provides balance of fat, carbohydrate, and protein with a taste pleasing to all felines; and other food products of your cat&#8217;s choice.Catchow ·</p>
<p>Purina® is a complete line of unique recipes to satisfy your cat&#8217;s evolving nutritional requirements. Whatever stage or age your cat may be; a kitten, an adult, or a senior, the complete nutrition formula from Purina® One® provides the essential nutrients that support excellent health throughout your cat&#8217;s natural life.Purina One These cat health care products from Purina® are results of continuing scientific research and many years of experience in cat food manufacturing. There are many more cat food products from Purina® which you may consider for your cats. Learn more online.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cat health care does not mean that your cats will always need a veterinarian or an animal hospital to care for them although there are times that you need to take them there, or at least get some consultations. As your cat&#8217;s primary guardian you are responsible for its general well being and health care. [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Cat health care </strong>does not mean that your cats will always need a veterinarian or an animal hospital to care for them although there are times that you need to take them there, or at least get some consultations. As your cat&#8217;s primary guardian you are responsible for its general well being and health care. You must decide on whether to take your pet to a veterinarian for checkups, consultation, vaccination, and other medical needs or just do the treatment yourself if you are capable to.</p>
<p>Health care for your cats begins at your home. The way you feed them and shelter them is basically caring for their health. Providing them with the appropriate nutritious food will basically preclude many illnesses as they grow older. I would say good health emerges from good nutrition and shelter with the gentle touch of the cat owner.</p>
<p>Taking into account the above provisions of the kind-hearted cat owner, do you still have to seek professional help for the health care of your cats? Well, obtaining the services of your local veterinarian (we&#8217;ll also call him &#8220;professional&#8221; in this short article) or animal hospital is sometimes inevitable in spite of the tender care that you provide to your pet. It is one good thing that you could impart to your cat. Professional help is vital in times of illnesses, and other consultations regarding your cat&#8217;s health; not to mention your cat&#8217;s routine checkups. Never experiment on medications, always make certain of your initiatives to treat an ailing pet.</p>
<p>Aside from when treating your sick cat, you may also seek a veterinarian&#8217;s help when having him spayed or neutered, unless you have enough experience in doing so. There&#8217;s more into it than anesthetizing and incising; there are things such as infection prevention, allergies, and medicine side effects to look into. These are things that probably only a professional cat health care provider can be certain of.</p>
<p>Also, you need a veterinarian to vaccinate your cat. Although there are some vaccines which could be administered by the cat owner legally, it is still best to have the vaccination done by a veterinarian. These are not only for legal reasons but for the safety of your pet. There is a chance, however small it may be that allergies and other consequences may occur. Some reactions to vaccine may be mild but some may involve breathing difficulty or other serious manifestations which may need life-saving medications immediately.</p>
<p>Furthermore, your cat will need a veterinarian or animal hospital services when there are serious maladies which require series of laboratory tests and/or surgery. These are the unusual cases, though, and maybe for the really mature cats.</p>
<p>But then again, good nutrition, ample exercise, good shelter, and tender loving care provided by the owners of these &#8220;predator-turned-to-homebody&#8221; pets are still the best foundation of cat health care. These are the basic sickness prevention standards that cat owners may need to observe, beside the veterinary routine checkups undertaken in a regular basis. Illnesses beyond these preventive standards should be dealt with by your cat&#8217;s health care professional.</p>
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		<title>Cat Eye Health &#8211; Feline Eye Symptoms</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Normally a cat&#8217;s eyes are clear and the area around the eyeball should be white. This article will tell you what to look for and what to do if your cat is having eye related health issues. Symptoms of cat eye syndrome - You will know if your cat&#8217;s health is at issue if: his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Normally a cat&#8217;s eyes are clear and the area around the eyeball should be white. This article will tell you what to look for and what to do if your cat is having eye related health issues.</p>
<h3>Symptoms of cat eye syndrome</h3>
<p>- You will know if your cat&#8217;s health is at issue if:</p>
<ul>
<li>his eye looks dull or cloudy</li>
<li>if there is a redness on the inner eye lid</li>
<li>if the area around the eyes looks sticky</li>
<li>excessive tearing or <strong>watery eyes</strong></li>
<li>there is the appearance of a third eyelid</li>
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<h3>Causes of cat eye conditions</h3>
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<p>These symptoms, related to cat eye health , can be caused by allergies or by bacterial, fungal or viral infection. If these conditions are chronic, they may have even contracted a form of the herpes virus and can be contagious to other cats. So if you have more than one cat make sure to keep them apart while you are treating this one.</p>
<p>There is also a chance that your cat may have <strong>Cataracts &amp; Glaucoma.</strong></p>
<h3>Treatments for Feline Eye Conditions</h3>
<p><strong>Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointments</strong> often prescribed by veterinarians when these eye conditions are associated with upper respiratory problems.</p>
<p>Medicines like <strong>OcluVet ,</strong> a nutritional supplement<strong>,</strong> are often prescribed for the treatment of Cataracts and Glaucoma.</p>
<h3>How to Apply eye drops to your cat&#8217;s eyes</h3>
<p>Applying eye drops to your cat&#8217;s eyes does not have to be difficult. You can do it yourself, although some prefer to have another help hold the cat.</p>
<ul>
<li>Hold your cat&#8217;s head back in place, while gently holding the eye lids open.</li>
<li>Administer the drops. ( Remember to read the directions first as to the dosage and whether you need to shake the bottle first).</li>
<li>Use practical caution and never touch the inside of the eye.</li>
<li>The procedure is the same if you are applying eye ointment. Just gently pull open the upper and lower eye lip and gently apply.</li>
<li>Remember to use the full dosage and to consult your veterinarian if you enounter any problems or if the symptoms persist or get worse.</li>
</ul>
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<p>These eye problems are not just limited to humans. Pets have just as much of a chance of having these particular eye problems.</p>
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